Metrologiepraxis

Metrologiepraxis describes the professional practice of metrology, the science of measurement, and its application in industry, laboratory work, and public administration. It encompasses the selection, calibration, verification, and maintenance of measurement instruments and procedures.

Core activities include establishing measurement traceability to the International System of Units (SI), evaluating measurement uncertainty, and implementing quality management systems to ensure accuracy and comparability of results. Metrology practice relies on standards, reference materials, and inter-laboratory comparisons.

Laboratories and industries apply metrologiepraxis across fields such as dimensional metrology, mass, temperature, electrical measurements, and chemical analysis. Tasks include instrument calibration, routine verification, measurement audits, and instrument replacement planning.

Governance and compliance: many laboratories operate under accreditation frameworks such as ISO/IEC 17025, with traceability to SI provided by national metrology institutes. In Germany, national bodies like DAkkS and PTB play roles in accreditation and standardization.

Professional education: Metrology professionals include metrologists, calibration technicians, and metrology engineers. Training covers measurement theory, uncertainty analysis, calibration methodologies, and quality systems.

The term highlights practical, operational aspects of measurement science, bridging basic metrological research and their application in industry to ensure the reliability and comparability of measurements used for product quality, regulatory compliance, and scientific results.